Mid-Century Modness

If you're like us, in addition to great beds and even better breakfasts, sometimes you want your hotel to have a backstory. In the case of the Villa Capri by the Sea in Coronado, CA, that history includes a neon sign circa 1956 (The 'Diving Lady') that was recently declared to be a historic resource by the city council, mid-century style architecture and original pink tiles with updated details. Best of all it's actually still run by the original owner Bettye Vaughen, who at 85 is as much an institution as the kitschy cool hotel.

Villa Capri is at 1417 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118 619.435.4137

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Grape Expectations

There's nothing like a glass of wine and a hot bath to help you to relax after a stressful day at work. But what about an entire bath full of wine?

The Delluva (meaning 'of the grape) Vinotherapy Day Spa in Manhattan offers just that, in their TheraVine™ Barrel Bath a relaxing, and incredibly skin softening experience that includes a deep scrub and full body grapeseed exfoliation, dreamy massage, a long soak in a grape-y tub complete with therapeutic jets, followed by an application of body oil.

While you're there, be sure to check out the incredibly chandeliers (hint, it's made out of wine glasses!) and the spa gift shop which carries both the D'Vine and Theravine lines of grapeseed enhanced skin products.

Delluva is at 152 Franklin Street, New York, NY 10013 or you can reach them at 866-9-DELLUVA.

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Travel Minis

On a scale of one to genius, Target is right up there with the brilliantest. (you know what we mean) Aside from being one of the only U.S. destinations to fully stock that serum, they've also got an entire aisle full of miniature toiletries ranging from deodorant to contact lens solution to hand cream- and all fit perfectly into a small clear ziplock bag. Who said that size mattered?

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Nice To See You Too!

It's been far too long since we've been able to sit down together and chat about what's going on in the world, and where we'll all be going in '08. As you know by now, we're migrating our site from being a subscriber only newsletter (over 100,00 strong!) to becoming an easily accessible website and blog featuring travel tidbits, spa, spa and more spa, stylish travel accessories and more.

It's close to four years since we've launched and we're so excited to start another fun journey and are even more excited to have all of you along for the ride!

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